Technical Program Manager, Stories

Snap Inc. is a camera company. We believe that reinventing the camera represents our greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Our products empower people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.
Snap Engineering teams build fun and technically sophisticated products that reach hundreds of millions of Snapchatters around the world, every day. We're deeply committed to the well-being of everyone in our global community, which is why our values are at the root of everything we do. We adapt quickly, with precision, and always implement with privacy at the forefront.
Some core features we build and maintain include Snapchat's Camera, Creative Tools, Maps, Chat, Memories, Stories, Discover, Games, and Minis. Our Infrastructure teams deliver an innovative and cost-efficient platform that ensures Snapchat is the fastest way to connect with your friends, no matter where you are in the world. We have one of the fastest growing digital ad platforms, and our Monetization teams drive measurable returns for advertisers through novel ad formats like Augmented Reality. As a Snap Engineering team member, you'll help us build the future of communication.
We are looking for a Technical Program Manager for the Stories team to join Snap Inc!
The Stories team powers two of the most engaging and retentive features on the Snapchat app: Friend Stories and Discover. Both of these products have distinct but collaborative user value. Friend Stories are your way to share your day to your friends, a community or the world. Discover on the other hand is a broadcast product that educates and entertains users. These products also power the majority of Snap's revenues.
What you'll do:

• You will drive the execution of multi-functional projects collaborating with Engineering, Product Management, Design, and Content Strategy & Operations
• You will own and drive adoption of team-wide program management mechanisms to ensure our roadmaps are kept up-to-date to drive the most important outcomes, and that we hold ourselves accountable by completing those roadmaps with excellence, predictability, and efficiency.
• You will establish and follow a meticulous cadence for planning, release, communication, and tracking with collaborators, ensuring technology quality and on-time delivery.
• You will personally drive the execution of critical/special projects
• You will ensure consistent adoption and application of company/department-wide operational mechanisms and standard methodologies (eg. OKRs, Incident Management, Cost Planning, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• A relationship builder with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical thinking and ability to grasp advanced concepts
• Experience in project schedule management and work breakdown structures
• Capacity to work in a fast paced, constantly evolving environment
• A proven ability to manage complex projects effectively (mobilizes resources, sets clear goals, identifies roadblocks, designs solutions, and tracks progress against deadlines)
• Someone who can prioritize, focus, and is a customer-focused independent thinker and problem solver, frequently filling in the gaps for engineering, product management, and design
• An individual who is self-motivated, driven, and has demonstrated commitment to take accountability and responsibility for the success of large initiatives

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in an technical or quantitative field (Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Statistics, etc.) or equivalent years of experience
• 5+ years of Technical Program Management experience leading multi-functional programs in the software industry, with mastery over project management tools
• Prior experience leading the development of large-scale multi-platform (e.g. iOS, Android, web, Connected TV, etc.) consumer-facing products/features
• Self-sufficient with data analysis tools (e.g. SQL, Presto, BigQuery, Redshift) and visualization/dashboarding tools (e.g. Grafana, Looker, Tableau, DataStudio)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of proven experience in the creator economy
• 3+ years of experience as a software engineer
• Experience with product engineering teams.

Compensation
In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

• Zone A (CA, WA, NYC) : The base salary range for this position is $145,000 - 210,000 annually
• Zone B : The base salary range for this position is $138,000 - 200,000 annually
• Zone C : The base salary range for this position is $123,000 - 179,000 annually

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs
"Default Together" Policy at Snap
At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a "default together" approach and expect our team members to work in an office at least 80% of the time (an average of 4 days per week). Remote team members still are expected to travel for mandatory in-person gatherings and to fulfill business needs, at least 4 to 6 times per year.
If you are not based in the same location as this role and are open to relocation, we encourage you to apply to take advantage of our generous relocation policy.
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don't be shy and contact us at [email protected] .
Our Benefits : Snap Inc. is its own community, so we've got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid maternity & paternity leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap's long-term success!